Bleeding Heart — Wedding Florist's Guide
Bleeding hearts are one of the rarest cut flowers in wedding work — the heart-shaped pink-and-white blooms are visually unforgettable, but they're fragile, seasonal, and not always available from wholesalers. When you can get them, they're magical. This page covers the specifics.
Botanical name: Dicentra spectabilis
Season
Late Spring only (brief)
Vase life
3–5 days
Stem length
30–50cm
Wholesale
$3.00–$4.50 per stem
Available color varieties
Stem count guide
How many bleeding heart stems you'll need for common wedding arrangements.
| Arrangement | Bleeding Heart stems |
|---|---|
| Bridal bouquet | 4 |
| Bridesmaid bouquet | 2 |
| Centerpiece | 3 |
Best used for
- Late spring weddings
- Romantic bouquets
- Whimsical accents
- Conversation-piece stems
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Design tips for bleeding heart
Let bleeding heart stems arch naturally — the signature look is the drooping heart-shaped blooms hanging from the arch.
Use as a feature element — one or two stems is enough to make the arrangement memorable.
Handle gently — the blooms snap off the stem easily.
Pairs well with
Complementary stems to combine with bleeding heart in wedding arrangements.
Common mistakes to avoid
Ordering without checking wholesaler availability first — they're not always in stock.
Trimming stems too aggressively — you lose the natural arching shape.
Using them in summer weddings — they're a spring-only stem.
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